Paykonnect, one of the leading electronic airtime distributors
in Kenya is looking for a Country Sales Manager with the following qualities,
1. A self-starter who can recognize where processes can be improved
and takes the initiative to improve them.
3. Proactive thinker.
4. Strong business judgement, professional etiquette and
organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
5. Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently in a high-paced
environment.
Major Attributes
- Mature,
stable and focused individual with ability to work with little or no
supervision.
- Balanced
judgement, well organized, trustworthy and confident individual with
ability to advise Sales Management objectively and honestly.
- Ability
to conceptualize and have clarity/understanding of specific job/task
related issues and challenges.
- In-depth
skills in Sales
- Ability
to exert objective approach to sales tasks and duties.
Reporting to the General Manager/Managing Director, s/he must
have ability to supervise the sales staff and oversee all sales related tasks.
Job Description
- Ensure
resolution of customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Monitor
customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Direct
and coordinate activities involving sales of paykonnect products, services
or other subjects of sale.
- Determine
pricing, discount, commission and bonus rates for paykonnect products.
- Review
operational records and sales reports to project sales and determine
profitability.
- Direct,
coordinate, and review sales activities for paykonnect products
- Confer
or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to
secure information on products and customer specifications.
- Advise
retailers and sales agents on policies and operating procedures to ensure
functional effectiveness of the business.
- Prepare
budgets and approve budget expenditures for sales activities. Ensure sales
targets are achieved within specified timelines.
- Represent
company at trade association meetings to promote products.
- Plan
and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and
control sales and service programs.
- Visit
franchised retailers to stimulate interest in establishment or expansion
of distribution channels.
- Confer
with potential customers regarding product needs and advise customers on
variety of products available with paykonnect.
- Oversee
regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
- Direct
paykonnect retailer outlets of the organization.
- Assess
marketing potential of new and existing retailer locations, considering
statistics and expenditures.
Key Academic Qualification and Experience
- A
graduate in sales and Marketing or related field.
- Any
other related professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Experience
of atleast 5 years in sales and marketing and managing a big sales team in
a busy environment.
How to apply
If you feel you are the suitable candidate for this position,
please send a cover letter and CV by email to the General Manager
on emok@paykonnect.co.ke by 31st December 2012.
